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Federal investigators say pilot disorientation led to 2021 plane crash that killed 3 in west metro

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Federal investigators have identified pilot spatial disorientation as the likely cause of the August 2021 plane crash that killed three people west of the Twin Cities.The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the plane that took off from Alexandria and crashed near Victoria on Aug. 7, 2021. Dr. James Edney of Omaha, Neb., died in the crash, along with his 42-year-old stepson, Jacob Mertes, and Mertes’ 37-year-old wife, Dr. Sara Mertes. Edney, who owned a cottage on Lake Miltona near Alexandria, was piloting the plane.According to the report, the plane made several directional changes as it approached descent before entering a left-turning spiral. The plane crashed into the ground roughly eight miles west of its destination, Eden Prairie’s Flying Cloud Airport, and breaking up just before impact, the report states. No one on the ground was injured.“The airplane debris on the ground … showed that an in-flight breakup occurred d...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 14: Could Jaguars’ Lawrence return?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

UPDATE: 11:27 a.m. SaturdayWe’re not quite buying it, but there are reports out of Duval County this morning that Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence could actually play tomorrow, just six days after spraining his ankle quite painfully against Cincinnati. That puts him at least one step ahead of teammate Christian Kirk. The receiver has been ruled out after pulling his groin.Seattle’s situation is particularly dicey this morning, as QB Geno Smith and RBs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet are all considered game-time decisions. Since the Seahawks are playing the mighty 49ers, you might want replacements for all three.Players who have been ruled out for Week 14 include Indy RB Jonathan Taylor, Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, New Orleans wideout Rashid Shaheed and Houston tight end Dalton Schultz.ORIGINAL POST: 11:59 a.m. WednesdayWhile the NFL season still has a full month of merriment to go, Crunch Time for fantasy mavens is now.Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2...

Colorado snow totals for December 9, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Dec. 9, 2023, as of 10:24 a.m. Saturday:Air Force Academy, CO — 5 inches at 8:29 a.m.Allenspark, CO — 7.3 inches at 7 a.m.Arapahoe Park, CO — 1 inch at 7 a.m.Arvada, CO — 5.8 inches at 5:30 a.m.Aspen Park, CO — 12.2 inches at 7:30 a.m.Aspen Springs, CO — 9 inches at 7 a.m.Aurora, CO — 2 inches at 8:33 a.m.Bailey, CO — 5.6 inches at 8:08 a.m.Berthoud, CO — 1.5 inches at 7 a.m.Beulah, CO — 9 inches at 7:28 a.m.Black Forest, CO — 7.3 inches at 7 a.m.Blende, CO — 6.6 inches at 6 a.m.Boulder, CO — 8.3 inches at 8:15 a.m.Breckenridge, CO — 7 inches at 6:37 p.m. – 12/8/2023Brighton, CO — 0.5 inch at 7 a.m.Brookvale, CO — 8.2 inches at 7 a.m.Broomfield, CO — 3.3 inches at 5:30 a.m.Buckhorn Mountain, CO — 1.7 inches at 8 a.m.Buckley Afb, CO — 1.5 inches at 7:55 a.m.Buffalo Creek, CO &#...

Gearing up for a top festive treat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

A top Brussels museum is gearing up for its biggest event of the year.For the next three months, the city’s Autoworld is hosting an exhibition of Porsche cars. But these are not just any ordinary Porsche cars - but some never exhibited in public before.The event is timely as the famous German car company this year marks its 75th anniversary and some of the vehicles on display at the museum are sure to attract interest from far and wide.As Leo Van Hoorick, the museum’s head of museology (curator),said, “This truly is a world class collection of Porsche cars. This is our eighth temporary exhibition of the year and our biggest yet.”The expo, called “Driven By Dreams”, opened on 8 December, features 64 cars, including 22 which have come specially from the company’s own museum in Germany on temporary loan.In no particular order, this website has selected a “Top 5” of some cars to look out for. They are:a Porsche 917 which many collectors one of the best race cards ever. In 1970/71 it won...

El Niño predicted to flood both coasts: Here's where risk is highest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

As El Niño reaches its peak this winter, it's expected to bring heavy snow to some states, unseasonably warm temperatures to others, and flooding to the coasts. There's actually an elevated risk of flooding along the West and East Coasts this winter, but for different reasons, according to NASA scientists. On the West Coast, it's because a strong El Niño would bring more high tide flooding. This year, there is a greater than 55% chance of a “strong” El Niño. There’s even a chance — about 35% — it ends up being one of the strongest ever, like the one we saw 2015-2016 or 1997-1998. Strong winds trigger Red Flag Warning for parts of SoCal Unusually high tides, nicknamed "king tides," don't normally hit the West Coast outside of El Niño years, according to NASA's sea level change science team. But this winter, cities like Seattle and San Diego could experience as many as five "10-year flood events" in a single season. FILE - Vehicles cross over a flood control basin that has almost re...

Transfer portal costs San Jose State two starters in advance of Hawaii Bowl appearance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

SAN JOSE —  Two of San Jose State’s starters on offense were among the more than 1,500 Division I college football players who entered the transfer portal this week.When the Spartans play in the Hawaii Bowl later this month, they’ll be without sophomore left tackle Fernando Carmona Jr. and junior tight end Dominick Mazotti, two of the key pieces that helped SJSU rebound from a 1-5 start and secure its second straight postseason appearance.In all, six Spartans entered the transfer portal: sophomore wide receiver Branden Alvarez, linebackers Elijah Wood (sophomore) and Anthony Madrigal (junior), and junior defensive lineman Charlie Leota were the others.The Spartans did get a win, as wide receiver Nick Nash confirmed Wednesday he will not enter the portal and stay at SJSU for his senior season.“My future is San Jose,” Nash said. “They’ve stuck with me through my hard times. This is where I want to finish out my career in college, and hopefully move on to the next level. But righ...

Update: Barricaded Pleasant Hill detective arrested after three-day standoff, lockdown ends

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

PLEASANT HILL — The retired detective who barricaded himself inside his Pleasant Hill home after allegedly shooting and injuring his wife was taken into custody Saturday morning, ending a three-day standoff, authorities said.The arrest came shortly before 9 a.m., about four hours after he allegedly opened fire at police stationed outside his home. No injuries were reported.Few datils on the arrest were available.A shelter-in-place order was lifted for the Sherman Acres neighborhood, which has been locked down since Thursday.The Central County SWAT team and crisis negotiators attempted to speak with Chunliam Saechao, a 40-year-old retired detective from the Pittsburg Police Department, throughout the night, according to a Pleasant Hill press release.Rather than surrender, police said Saechao fired numerous shots around 5 a.m. from a rifle and shotgun at nearby armored police vehicles from inside his home, located in the 200 block of Cleopatra Drive.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Sa...

Security guard dead after shooting in Oakland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Harrison Street around 10:15 p.m. on Dec. 8.Upon officers’ arrival, they located a victim who sustained a gunshot wound(s) inside a business. Paramedic personnel responded to the scene to provide medical treatment. However, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  Two hospitalized after Berkeley double-stabbing, suspect at-large According to the police investigation, officers learned that the victim was working as a security guard for the business and tried to prevent an individual from taking items. The individual brandished a firearm and fired a round(s) at the victim. The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification to next of kin. OPD’s Homicide Section has taken over this ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821. 

Pleasant Hill man who allegedly shot wife in custody, shelter-in-place lifted

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

(KRON) -- The Pleasant Hill Police Department advised that the shelter-in-place has been lifted, and Chunliam Saechao is in custody.The subject opened fire at armored police vehicles from his residence where he has been holed up since Thursday night, police said early Saturday morning.According to a press release issued by the Pleasant Hill Police Department at 5 a.m., Saechao, 40, fired several shots using a rifle and shotgun as efforts to take custody of him continued overnight at the 200 block of Cleopatra Drive. Police deem Pleasant Hill shelter-in-place subject who allegedly shot wife ‘no threat’ There were no reported injuries from the shooting.Police said the Central County SWAT team and crisis negotiators, who have been dispatched since late Friday night, had attempted to speak with Sacheao to have him surrender.Past midnight, the police said a felony warrant for his arrest was obtained by law enforcers after he was determined to be a danger to the public.Saechao is accuse...

Five suspects wanted for allegedly stealing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:06 GMT

(KRON) – Approximately $7,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a Colma business and the suspects are at large, the Colma Police Department announced Friday. Colma Officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Colma Boulevard on a report of a theft at 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 28.   Colma shoplifting suspect arrested after attempting to flee on bicycle According to police, officers were advised that five male suspects stole merchandise before fleeing in a white Toyota.Upon arrival, Colma officers located the Toyota driving northbound on Junipero Serra Boulevard. The officers attempted to conduct a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle, however; the driver failed to yield and continued northbound at a high rate of speed, police said. The officers decided not to continue to pursue the vehicle due to safety concerns, according to police. According to the police investigation, the suspects stole approximately $7,000.00 worth of merchandise.Colma PD provid...